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PROUDLY PRODUCED IN NORFOLK & SUFFOLK
2021BUSINESSPLANNER
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MENTA Networking Event
2021 CALENDAR
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MEET OUR PATRONS
ATKINS DELLOWSolicitors: taking a clear, concise and considered approach to legal advice.atkinsdellow.com | T: 01284 767766
FLEXIMIZEFinance Provider: supporting businesses with flexible finance solutions.fleximize.com | T: 0207 100 0110
HS DIRECTHealth and Safety: offering insight and advice from across the health and safety sector.hsdirect.co.uk | T: 01142 444461
JACOBS ALLENChartered Accountants: providing expert tax-saving advice to businesses.jacobsallen.co.uk | T: 01284 704260
2021: YOUR BEST YEAR YET
MENTA has been proudly supporting local businesses for over 35 years, but I have a feeling 2021 is going to be a momentous year. A year for new ideas, innovative solutions and emerging enterprises, all inspired by unwavering entrepreneurial spirit.
Whether established business or aspiring entrepreneur, MENTA’s experienced coaches are on hand to provide insightful business advice, 1-2-1 mentorship and expert training.
2021 is ready and waiting to be heralded as your best year yet, and we’re here to support you at every step along the way.
Alex Till, MENTA CEO.
E: [email protected]: 01284 760 206
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#TRAINING FOR START-UPSGetting new businesses off the ground
If you’re looking to start a business or have been trading for less than 12 months, our start-up training is for you.
Exploring three core areas of business – planning, marketing and bookkeeping – the MENTA Start-Up Training package has been designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs to follow their passions and realise their dreams of being their own boss.
NEW LOOK 2021 MENTA BUSINESS PLANNER
Working with local Branding & Content Marketing Agency Bird Media, we aimed to create a 2021 planner that gives a nod to the faithful Filofax of business days gone by:
“In this increasingly digitalised world, there’s something wonderfully creative and nostalgic about putting pen to paper and seeing ideas come to life, so grab a pen and get scribbling We hope you find this a useful resource for your day-to-day business needs”
Nick Pandolfi, Marketing Manager.
FREE START-UP TRAINING The MENTA Start-Up Training is fully funded by the ERDF.
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Having these resources delivered so professionally and online has been a lifesaver. I never knew I could achieve
so much in such a short period of time. I loved the group support and we still all
stay in touch.
READY TO GET STARTED?Enrol online today! Head to: menta.org.uk/start-up-training.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
PlanningCHECK-CIRCLE Registering your businessCHECK-CIRCLE Writing your business planCHECK-CIRCLE Financing your business and sales forecasting
MarketingCHECK-CIRCLE Marketing strategy, tools and techniquesCHECK-CIRCLE Understanding your customers and
identifying your USPCHECK-CIRCLE Setting up a website and social media channels
BookkeepingCHECK-CIRCLE Tax and NI explainedCHECK-CIRCLE Templates for record keeping and
establishing best practiceCHECK-CIRCLE Understanding Self-Assessment
HOW DOES IT WORK?
MENTA Start-Up Training comprises three half-day online workshops – planning, marketing and bookkeeping.
The training is free of charge to entrepreneurs in Norfolk and Suffolk. To take advantage of this free training, you must be looking to start a new business or have been trading for less than a year, and you need to complete all three sessions in the programme.
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#TRAINING FOR SMEsTaking established businesses to new heights
The key to running a successful business is to never stop learning. Our 1-2-1 and group training courses – available online or in-person – are designed to expand knowledge and refine skills allowing you to drive your business forward. Best of all, each training course is designed around your individual business requirements.
SALES TRAINING
Do you want to improve your skills and confidence in selling and pitching? If so, MENTA Sales Training is for you.
In this interactive training session, we’ll take a new approach to sales. By focusing on and understanding the needs of your customers and clients, rather than those of the business, you will develop a problem-solving approach to demonstrate how you can make lives better, not just how to “make a sale”.
CONTENT MARKETING TRAINING
Our range of marketing courses aims to expand your customer reach and help effectively communicate your offering. Courses include:
CHECK-CIRCLE Facebook for Business – learn how to monopolise Facebook’s ever-expanding audience.
CHECK-CIRCLE Smartphone Video Content Marketing – gain confidence in front and behind camera.
CHECK-CIRCLE Social Media Strategy – drive engagement, inspire loyalty and boost sales.
LEAN SIX SIGMA
Arm yourself with business best practice knowledge and skills to improve processes and overcome any challenge that comes your way with Lean Six Sigma.
Here, you’ll learn how to increase business productivity and quality in the workplace, embed a customer-centric approach and provide a more consistent customer experience, as well as reduce business costs.
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SIGN ME UPVisit: menta.org.uk/business-training to view the full library of courses on offer and to enrol.
#ADVICE & COACHING A confidential and supportive business ear
MENTA coaches have first-hand experience of the triumphs and the challenges of running an independent business, and are eager to share their insight with you.
Whether established SME or aspiring start-up, we are confident that every entrepreneur will benefit from our bespoke 1-2-1 coaching. Wherever you are on your business journey, our experienced coaches offer a sounding board for diversifying your business or developing ideas, as well as a confidential space for overcoming challenges or restructuring your business. And with diverse talent available to you and your business, our in-person or virtual coaching sessions are suitable for organisations across all sectors.
CORE AREAS OF ADVICE INCLUDE:
CHECK-CIRCLE Business strategyCHECK-CIRCLE Property, finance and legal structuresCHECK-CIRCLE Marketing, advertising and social mediaCHECK-CIRCLE HR and recruitmentCHECK-CIRCLE Supply chainsCHECK-CIRCLE Health and Safety
PERSONALITY PROFILING FROM CLARITY 4D
People invest in people. Built on decades of research, this insightful training will hone your and your team’s interpersonal and communication skills – vital for business success and team cohesion.
Available as 1-2-1 or team sessions, Clarity4D is a cost-effective training resource designed to create aspirational and high-achieving businesses through understanding the needs and motivations of your customers and your employees.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM COACHING:
CHECK-CIRCLE Setting and achieving objectives – whether starting your business, diversifying your business or expanding your business, you need an effective strategic plan with a clear focus.
CHECK-CIRCLE Critical and creative thinking – developing new ideas, new ways of thinking and new approaches.
CHECK-CIRCLE Personal and professional development – increasing confidence, developing strengths and filling skills gaps.
CHECK-CIRCLE Work/life balance – understanding how to grow the business without being consumed by the business.
LET’S TALKDiscover more about our 1-2-1 coaching and meet our mentors at: menta.org.uk/business-coaching.
“Contacting MENTA was one of the best choices I have made. Excellent, personal
and balanced advice. Knowledge is power and I absolutely feel empowered
now. I’m telling everyone not to hesitate, get in touch!”
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Virtual officeNo business abode? No problem. With our virtual office solutions, you’ll benefit from the professional image and credibility of having an official business address without the need to rent physical office space.
As part of the service, we’ll receive, sort and forward your business post, and can also provide access to meeting room and conferencing facilities.
Co-working spaceIf you’re looking for workspace away from home, as and when you need it, look no further than our new business hub located on Kings Road, in the heart of Bury St Edmunds.
This purpose-built co-working space offers the latest technologies in smart office working together with a vibrant and energetic environment, allowing
#SPACE Giving businesses the space to grow
INTERESTED?To find out more about our workspace solutions or to discuss which option is best for your business, email: [email protected] or visit: menta.org.uk/menta-workspace.
Who is it for? Ideal for
freelancers and entrepreneurs.
you to benefit from the company, collaboration and shared knowledge of fellow local business owners.
Serviced office spaceOur ever-popular serviced office space packages have been designed to support growing businesses. Available to rent in purpose-built commercial spaces in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill, we offer flexible contracts, on-hand reception teams, administrative support, meeting rooms and conferencing facilities.
For 2021, we are also expanding our workspace solutions to Brandon with a new collection of bespoke, managed and serviced office spaces.
Who is it for? Perfect for new
businesses.
Who is it for? A must-have
for expanding start-ups
and SMEs.
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#EVENTSA new era for business networking
Meet likeminded business people, expand your knowledge, share opinions and discover opportunities among our thriving local business community at a MENTA networking event.
Our in-person and virtual networking via Facebook Live takes place on the last Tuesday of each month. Events are membership free, which means we welcome multiple businesses from multiple sectors to attend.
As well as an opportunity to build your professional network, attendees are also able to gain valuable insight from local experts, entrepreneurs and service providers who are invited to lead discussions and share their business knowledge.
MENTA NETWORKING BENEFITS:
CHECK-CIRCLE Informal and inclusive – no limitations on which businesses can attend and no weekly spotlight sales pitches required.
CHECK-CIRCLE Supportive community – for championing successes or easing feelings of frustration associated with independent working.
CHECK-CIRCLE New business opportunities – take advantage of collaboration and skill-sharing opportunities among likeminded business people.
CHECK-CIRCLE Trusted recommendations – whether looking to change your insurance provider, outsource HR support or invest in new IT infrastructure, here you’ll find valuable peer advice and recommendations.
MENTA networking sponsored by:
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TOP TIPS FOR VIRTUAL NETWORKING:
Lightbulb Leverage LinkedIn – your LinkedIn profile is your new virtual business card; share it far and wide with attendees and invite them to connect.
Lightbulb Participate – networking is a two-way dialogue; remember to communicate – ask questions, share insights – rather than broadcast your sales pitch.
Lightbulb Keep the conversation going – make a note of attendees who you’d like to connect with after the event and arrange a 1-2-1.
Lightbulb Have a regular presence – to form and nurture meaningful business relationships, regular attendance to a networking group is key.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARYJoin us on the last Tuesday of each month in 2021 for our MENTA Facebook Live Networking!
Book your place at: menta.org.uk/all-networking-and-events.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ATKINS DELLOWSolicitors: atkinsdellow.com
BIRD MEDIAContent marketing, design and web: thisisbirdmedia.com
CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSBusiness support and development: centreforentrepreneurs.org
ELSEY ADCOCK Graphic design and web: elseyadcock.co.uk
FLEXIMIZEBusiness loans: fleximize.com
HS DIRECTHealth and Safety advice: www.hsdirect.co.uk
JACOBS ALLENChartered Accountants: jacobsallen.co.uk
MENTA Business advice, coaching and training: menta.org.uk
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NATIONAL ENTERPRISE NETWORKMembership organisation and support: nationalenterprisenetwork.org
OLD JETCreative workspace: oldjet.co.uk
SHOCKWAVE MEDIA SEO and digital marketing: shockwavemedia.co.uk
HAYDEN MEDIAWebsite design: hayden-media.com
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